Thursday, July 16, 2015

Today you will hear Joslyn Nielsen's reflection on our first full day in Detroit.

Yesterday, we started out our morning with a swim in the hotel's pool. Next, we headed into Detroit and went to the Motown museum. We had a very enthusiastic 19 year old tour guide who loved showing us everything there. We saw the original recording studios of everyone on the label, including the Temptation, Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder. We also got to see Michael Jackson's iconic hat and glove he wore at the 50th anniversary of Motown Records as well as premiered the moon walk and his single career. Next, we headed to the Henry Ford museum. Not only did we see amazing cars from all generations, but we also got to compare air planes and trains and we got to learn more about American history, including being able to get on the Rosa Parks bus. Then we went to dinner with two other youth groups from Washington, pretty close to us. We intermixed with the groups and got to talk with and learn about other kids so close to home, as well as have and amazing dinner! Finally, we went to Ford field where the main event was held. There was beautiful music by the House band and many inspirational speakers, including an amazing sermon. We ended our night back at the hotel with a good snack and our Final 15, where we did our devotion and planned our day today. We have already met so many amazing people and are super excited to continue to do so through out the week.

-Joslyn

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